What comes next for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program in El Paso County?
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) is awaiting approval of a request made to move the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) from an enrollment freeze to a waitlist system.
CCCAP, a program that provides childcare subsidies for eligible low-income families, was placed on an enrollment freeze back in early November.
PREVIOUS REPORTING: El Paso County freezes enrollment for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program
According to officials, the freeze was the result of reduced funding and increased costs from state-mandated provider rate adjustments, which have created financial challenges for counties across Colorado, including El Paso.
The enrollment freeze prevented newly eligible families from joining CCCAP; however, it allowed families already enrolled to maintain their assistance.
According to DHS, moving to a waitlist would allow the county to help manage demand and "prioritize services for families who fall within federally and county-defined priority populations."
DHS says that at this time, they are awaiting approval from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
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